About MRA Institute

MRA is an independent research organization based in Kabul, conducting tailor made research in adverse conditions across Afghanistan. We design in depth and appropriate research for the context, deliver cogent and necessary analysis, and provide recommendations grounded in objective findings. MRA takes on strategic consulting and advisory positions to develop institutions and organizations for the changing environment in Afghanistan.

Addressing the research needs in the specific Afghan environment, MRA brings together a range of skills from four years of country specific experience in Afghanistan focusing on Security, Governance, Rule of Law, Reconstruction & Development, and Media.

• Quantitative Surveys: Opinion Polls, Economic Surveys, Impact Assessment, Baselines
• Qualitative Research: Focus Groups, In-Depth Interviews, Social-anthropological Analysis
• Evaluations & Assessment: Programs, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Training: Country Briefings, Sector Overviews, Local Powers & Tribal Mapping, Political & Security Assessments at Regional/Provincial levels
• Capacity Building: Research Methods, Professional Development, Continued Learning Program
• Strategic Consulting & Advising

EXPERIENCE: We leverage skills and knowledge gained from over 30 large scale surveys, numerous regional/targeted assessments, and advising conducted in Afghanistan.

EXPERTISE: We build upon the experiences of our core Researchers and experienced field staff for efficient, high level, & comprehensive research and analysis.

NETWORK: We utilize our dense National Network across Afghanistan of over 400 field staff with offices in the main regional centers of Kabul, Jalalabad, Gardez, Kandahar, Herat, and Mazar-e Sharif.